Fake Badges

[mizzourahslim]

Originally Posted by Onesie

That’s ok, you heart was in the right place lol

I blame all people who put on fake badges for making us second guess every badge we see now.

I even looked at the placement of the Xdrive badge and I swear it is crooked as if it had been relocated.
Yeah no malice intended, just having fun.
I usually debadge my vehicles.
Hell, I debadged a 97 blazer back in the day.

Pro tip: I went to debadge my F150, but Ford had tabs on the back and fit into holes in the sheet metal. So don’t do it unless you are up for a patch n’ paint project.

[IcewaterPete]

Spotted on I 294 northbound headed past O’Hare airport.

[StradaRedlands]

Craigslist gold: https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...575801388.html



I'm actually curious how it can be an M Sport w/out sport seats... is that a thing?

[grannyknot]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I'm actually curious how it can be an M Sport w/out sport seats... is that a thing?

I can't understand how it can be an M sport if there is no M engine or M suspension.
What sport is it that they are referring to?

['Cane]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

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I'm actually curious how it can be an M Sport w/out sport seats... is that a thing?

It’s not.

Originally Posted by grannyknot

I can't understand how it can be an M sport if there is no M engine or M suspension.
What sport is it that they are referring to?

M-Sport is just a package, usually upgraded front fascia, sport seats, wheels, and possibly some other cosmetic things.
M-Sport does not = M

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

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I'm actually curious how it can be an M Sport w/out sport seats... is that a thing?

In the listing, it says "M sport edition up grade it". I'm guessing he "upgraded" it to an M sport by adding the spoiler, exhaust tips and bumpers and that's it?

[StradaRedlands]

M-Sport bits added should be how it reads! I wouldn't mind some of those cosmetic add ons myself (Door sills, steering wheel trim).
I'm actually totally cool with that, and think that would be a nice add on!
But that //M5 badge just needs to go!

[grannyknot]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

It’s not.



M-Sport is just a package, usually upgraded front fascia, sport seats, wheels, and possibly some other cosmetic things.
M-Sport does not = M

But they sure want it to sound like that.

['Cane]

Originally Posted by grannyknot

But they sure want it to sound like that.

Well, yeah, that’s why it has an M5 badge and why it’s in this thread.

[IcewaterPete]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

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I'm actually curious how it can be an M Sport w/out sport seats... is that a thing?

Solid gold baby! Ad is priceless with the crooked M5 badge, “it” instead of “kit” and using the word “sexy” in a car ad for a chop job. Those pipes look like they stick out way too far, probably will roast your shins as you load the groceries. . Then I realized the seller is in SoCal…mint! Great find!

[KevinC]

M used to stand for “Motorsport”. For quite some time now it’s stood for “Marketing”.

[Slowlives]

Saw this gem a while back.

[MmmmmM2]

Originally Posted by Slowlives

Saw this gem a while back.

I know this car! Upland right?

[Slowlives]

Originally Posted by MmmmmM2

I know this car! Upland right?

Lol! Yeah it was on the way to upland. I think in La Verne.

[ctcarbonari]

Originally Posted by 'Cane

It’s not.
M-Sport is just a package, usually upgraded front fascia, sport seats, wheels, and possibly some other cosmetic things.
M-Sport does not = M

Mostly all pretty "eye candy" items (I do like the anthracite wood trim & shadowline). But you also get the M Sport Suspension that'll lower you a couple inches, M Steering Wheel & usually the 19" staggered staggered wheel set up.

Looking at his Craiglist listing, I wonder if that Bimmer even has the Sport Automatic Transmission option....lol
And....Who would drive a fake M5 WITHOUT paddle shifters???

For me, the sin of installing a crooked badge is greater than the sin of de-badging.

One shows lack of pride & attention to detail in quality of workmanship whereas the other is just an indicator of vanity, insecurity, and inflated ego.
He's been able to accomplish all of the above!....lol

and no mention of preventative maintenance in his for sale listing on his 100k mil Bimmer...

[MmmmmM2]

Originally Posted by Slowlives

Lol! Yeah it was on the way to upland. I think in La Verne.

Yup! I think I posted it here awhile back. It's a real winner!

[DavesZupra4]

I put anniversary Badges on my z4 m40i.....

Yea they didn't have them for the 2020 model, but my car is fully optioned anyway and I paid over $75k for it 🙄.

They did have it for the 2022 model but nothing in 2022 changed except anniversary Badges were optional.

Is that fake?

[Tejas1836]

Originally Posted by DavesZupra4

I put anniversary Badges on my z4 m40i.....

Yea they didn't have them for the 2020 model, but my car is fully optioned anyway and I paid over $75k for it 🙄.

They did have it for the 2022 model but nothing in 2022 changed except anniversary Badges were optional.

Is that fake?

Reported

[DavesZupra4]

Originally Posted by Tejas1836

Reported

Noooooo 😭😭😭😭😭🔫

[DavesZupra4]

Aftermarket grill.
Aftermarket 50th anniversary bmw badges (even though the z4 comes with anniversary Badges since 2022)
Aftermarket m style mirrors
Aftermarket rimblades.

Definitely fake poser I am 😭

[Tyga11]

If you're putting parts on your car that don't come on the car but are on higher models you are a poser

[DNYC1919]

What are your thoughts on wrapping the roof?

I did it because I like the panoramic sunroof look. But I think I noticed only m cars have the black roof. Not sure.